INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW 

AMA Research have published a comprehensive and unique review of the 'UK Dehumidifier Market 2006'.  This report contains substantial original primary research and represents an up-to-date review of the market, and is excellent value for money. 

Product areas covered are:-

• Domestic Dehumidifier Market - Primarily refrigerant dehumidifiers.

• Industrial/Commercial Market - Refrigerant and desiccant dehumidifiers used in the construction industry, commercial/office, manufacturing processes, leisure applications etc.

The UK dehumidifier market is valued at around £50 million in 2005 (Manufacturers’ Selling Prices).  Market growth is forecast, particularly in the non-domestic sector, where the impact of higher energy costs is likely to lead to more attractive opportunities, particularly in the non-domestic sector.  The domestic sector is also expected to show growth, but at a more modest level.

Of particular interest:-

• Increased competition within the domestic dehumidifier market.

• Increased awareness of the benefits of dehumidifiers in industrial/commercial and domestic markets.

• Growth in the industrial/commercial market.

Key areas of coverage in the report include:-

THE MARKET

• Total dehumidifier market – historical trends 1999-2005, with forecasts for 2006 – 2009.

• Domestic market trends and forecasts 1999-2009, with key influencing factors.

• Industrial market trends and forecasts 1999-2009, including the mix of industrial/commercial, construction and leisure sector sales, with key influencing factors.

PRODUCT MIX

• Market product mix by application area – domestic, industrial/commercial, leisure and construction.

• Domestic market product trends and developments – price considerations, aesthetics and features.

• Domestic product applications – health benefits, removing condensation, etc.

• Industrial market product trends and developments – within specific sectors, construction, leisure, industrial/commercial.

• Industrial product applications – sales potential within specific applications.

SUPPLY STRUCTURE

• Domestic market main suppliers and market shares.

• Domestic market company profiles – main activities and financial information where available.

• Industrial market main suppliers – main suppliers and market shares.

• Industrial market company profiles – main areas of application and financial information.

DISTRIBUTION

• Domestic market distribution channels – shares held by electrical multiples, DIY multiples etc.

• Developments in domestic market distribution – increase in importance of major retail channels and key factors and trends.  Changing influence of the Internet.

• Industrial market distribution channels – shares held by hire sector, direct sales, swimming pool contractors, air conditioning installers etc.

• Developments in industrial market distribution – potential growth of the hire sector etc.

FUTURE PROSPECTS/GENERAL

• Growth prospects of industrial/commercial and domestic sectors.

• Influence of improving economic prospects.

•  Key factors influencing future market development.

The report contains over 75 pages of ORIGINAL research on the UK dehumidifier market and provides incisive and thought provoking views on its future development.